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ATS programming language
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An online book titled 'Introduction to Programming in ATS' is being shared and read by programmers this week. ATS is a lesser-known functional programming language that combines dependent types with systems-level performance. Discussions center on the language's steep learning curve, its powerful type system, and why it remains niche despite its capabilities.
- 2Vibe coding reaches level 8, developers compare progress●Officially at level 8. What about you guys and gals? # VibeCoding # VibeCode # AI # GenAI # Programming # SotwareDevelop
A developer announced they have officially reached level 8 in vibe coding and asked others where they stand. The post, tagged with AI, GenAI and a wide range of programming languages including JavaScript, PHP, Rust and Go, invites programmers to share their own level in the AI-assisted coding practice.
- 3When can you call yourself proficient in a programming language?●At what point can one say they are proficient in a given programming language when it comes to applying for jobs? # fedi
Developers are debating when it is fair to describe yourself as proficient in a programming language on job applications. The question has sparked discussion about how much hands-on experience, side projects or professional use is needed before the claim is honest, and how recruiters judge the word proficiency.
- 4James Gosling, the Canadian who created Java●The Canadian Who Wrote the Language of the Web The Java programming language was conceived by Canadian James Gosling. At
James Gosling, a Canadian computer scientist, created the Java programming language at Sun Microsystems in 1991. Designed as a platform-independent language under the slogan 'write once, run anywhere,' Java went on to become a core technology for web applications and remains one of the most widely used programming languages worldwide. The story is being shared as a reminder of Gosling's contribution to the foundations of the modern internet.
- 5Programmer returns to coding with a small Rust side project●I'm doing a small, silly project in Rust, both to just program, now that I don't do that at work, and to learn Rust, whi
A developer who no longer programs at work has started a small personal project in Rust to pick up the language, which they had never used before. Writing about the experience, they observe that their instinctive solution to most problems is to add more enums, and wonder aloud whether that habit is particular to them or a common pattern among Rust programmers.
- 6PHP Flaw Puts Crypto Exchanges at Risk, Expert Warns▼PHP Flaw Puts Crypto Exchanges at Risk, Security Expert Warns
A security expert has warned that a flaw in PHP, the widely used server-side programming language, could expose cryptocurrency exchanges to attack. The warning, reported by Seoul Economic Daily, suggests exchanges running PHP-based systems may need to review and patch their infrastructure. Details of the specific vulnerability and affected platforms have not been made public.
- 7Fact-checkers examine 'PHP2Shell' website security claims●Fact Check Team: Is the programming language 'PHP2Shell' putting websites at risk?
A fact-checking team is looking into claims that 'PHP2Shell' is a programming language posing a risk to websites. The name is circulating in security discussions, but it is not an established programming language; it more likely refers to an exploitation technique targeting PHP-based web servers that lets attackers run commands on a vulnerable site. Fact-checkers are working to establish what is real and what is exaggerated in the reports.